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Reactive Strength Index (RSI): Complete Training Guide
guides·10 min read

Reactive Strength Index (RSI): Complete Training Guide

There is no single good RSI score; the benchmark shifts by position. Covers measurement, position norms, ground-contact protocols, and progress tracking.

RSI·reactive-strength·plyometrics
VBT for Beginners: Complete Velocity Based Training Guide
guides·9 min read

VBT for Beginners: Complete Velocity Based Training Guide

Starting velocity-based training? This guide covers the 5 velocity zones, which sensor to buy first, load-velocity profiling, and your week-one sessions.

VBT·velocity-based-training·beginner-guide
Velocity Based Training: The Complete Beginner's Guide
guides·12 min read

Velocity Based Training: The Complete Beginner's Guide

What is velocity-based training and how does autoregulation work? Covers velocity zones, load-velocity profiling, and a clear path to implementing VBT.

VBT·velocity-zones·autoregulation
Velocity Loss Thresholds: When to Stop Your Set
guides·10 min read

Velocity Loss Thresholds: When to Stop Your Set

Grinding extra reps past a set velocity loss can undo the goal you are training for. See research-backed thresholds for strength, hypertrophy, and power.

VBT·velocity-loss·set-management
Nutrition for Strength Athletes: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide
guides·15 min read

Nutrition for Strength Athletes: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide

Calories and protein are the easy part; weight class management and peri-workout timing are where most athletes get it wrong. See concrete numbers.

nutrition·strength·powerlifting
Beginner's Guide to Strength Training: Everything You Need to Start
guides·12 min read

Beginner's Guide to Strength Training: Everything You Need to Start

Your first program decides whether you stick with training or quit by month two. Core patterns, program picks, and a tracking system that scales with you.

beginners·strength training·weightlifting
Periodization Programming for Strength: Complete Planning Guide
guides·15 min read

Periodization Programming for Strength: Complete Planning Guide

Not every lifter needs the same periodization model. Compare linear, undulating, and block approaches, plus how to structure phases and manage fatigue.

periodization·strength·programming